The Plains Indian Museum in Cody, Wyoming is one of five museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. This Native American museum explores the lives of Plains Indian peoples, cultures and traditions over hundreds of years.
A bear claw necklace isa symbol of power to be worn by a respected leader.
The claws represent the bear's strength and courage while the
otter fur signifies power over both land and water.
Sioux 1870
Breastplate 1880
Lakota girl's dress 1885
Lakota doll 1890
Dogs were essential to maintaining the seasonal rounds before horses arrived on the plains.
On a travois, a large dog could carry a load of about 75 pounds of family belongings.
Dogs continued to carry lighter loads even after horses arrived on the plains.
Lakota Dance Shield 1890
Crow dress with elks teeth 1890
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McClellan Saddle, originally a calvary saddle is appropriated
into a decidedly Arapaho work of art. 1997
Traveling Medicine Doll Crow 2008
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